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T823 AVJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,337 mi
Last recorded108,337 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT823 AVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,337 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 108,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,635 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,587 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,587 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,405 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010
Fail 15 Feb 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,060 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 75,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,811 miles

Oil filler cap missing.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,793 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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T823 AVJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T823 AVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T823 AVJ registered?

T823 AVJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T823 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T823 AVJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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